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Long recognized as a central branch of political science, political theory has expanded dramatically in recent years, branching into a wide variety of approaches. Detailed examinations of classic texts now sit alongside more analytical investigations into the nature and moral foundations of political values. Influences from continental philosophy and postmodern thought intersect with insights from economics, history, sociology, and law. Feminist perspectives on embodiment bring fresh interpretations to longstanding questions, while the rise of new technologies opens entirely new horizons for political theory.
This Handbook delivers an extensive and critical overview of this vibrant and often contested discipline, aiming to shape the field’s direction for years to come. Across forty-five chapters, leading political theorists explore the current state of the field, reflect on its recent evolution, and consider its likely future trajectories. They address both the central concerns and the outer boundaries of political theory, situating them within an increasingly global context and examining the challenges posed by social, economic, and technological change.
Editorial Reviews
“This is a unique and impressive set of reflections on the scholarship of political theory. It is, as expected, thorough in scope, but also strikingly creative in how Dryzek, Honig, and Phillips have organized its themes. It includes long-overdue engagement with work on non-Western and postcolonial traditions.”
— Iris Marion Young, Late Professor of Political Science, University of Chicago
“This exceptional series offers ‘state of the art’ assessments that both inform and inspire. Balancing breadth and depth, the insightful essays in these expertly edited volumes capture the ambition and diversity of political science. Anyone engaged with the discipline’s debates and potential should not miss the intellectual energy and critical perspective these works so richly deliver.”
— Ira Katznelson, Ruggles Professor of Political Science and History, Columbia University
Book Description
A bold and far-reaching reconsideration of political theory, exploring its history, current debates, and future possibilities.
About the Editors
John S. Dryzek – Professor of Social and Political Theory, Australian National University.
Bonnie Honig – Professor of Political Science, Northwestern University.
Anne Phillips – Professor of Gender Theory, London School of Economics.
